Job Title: Full-time
researchers (ASEAN Studies Program)

Background

The Habibie Center is expanding its
ASEAN Studies Program and developing programs and research related to ASEAN and
the three pillars:

As part of this endeavor, a team of researchers
will be required to fulfill our main activity outputs:

•       Produce regular policy papers on a bimonthly basis on ASEAN Issues;

•       Organize regular public dialogues on a monthly basis on ASEAN Topics;

•       Organize international seminars on ASEAN issues

As part of its core team, The Habibie Center plans to hire
full-time researchers (ASEAN Studies Program).

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration: 9 months (starts November, 2016), full time (5
days or 35-40 hours per week).

Initial one-year hire period (extendable based on
performance)

Responsibilities:

Assisting senior supervisor and program
coordinator in determining the ASEAN issues that are relevant and current;

Conducting research, collecting data and
managing information related to the general ASEAN issues determined by the core
team;

•       Composing bimonthly policy briefs (in English) with the support of other
members of the core team on ASEAN issues;

•       Organizing regular public dialogues on general ASEAN issues determined by
the core team, identifying speakers and target audience and taking
responsibility for the proceedings;

•       Actively representing The Habibie Center in ASEAN related forum and
events on ASEAN in Jakarta and the region;

•       Attending external seminars, workshops and other events on behalf of The
Habibie Center and reporting back on any topical issues;

•       Assisting The Habibie Center with other activities/events when the need
arises.

Requirements

•       Minimum undergraduate (Bachelors) degree in international relations, social
science, economy, or law. Candidates with international law background are
strongly encouraged to apply;

•       Demonstrated strong knowledge on regional integration issues especially ASEAN,
and up-to-date with the general news and events regarding ASEAN and ASEAN member-states.

•       Previous working experience in a similar role, and specifically
experienced in writing policy briefs, academic
articles and op-ed (in English and Bahasa Indonesia) that
deals with qualitative and quantitative data;

•       Strong research, written (English and Bahasa Indonesia), analytical, and
organizational skills;

•       Solid organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize projects
with attention to detail;

•       Fluent Indonesian and English language skills. Knowledge of a third Asian
language is an advantage;

•       Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including local
research organizations, governments and NGOs;

•       Integrity, professional discretion and ability to interact effectively
with diverse partners.

Send your CV, cover letter and writing samples to [email protected] (via e-mail only –
applications sent via other than e-mail will not be accepted) no later than Friday, 11 November, 2016. (Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified)